Brooke Orner Lends 2027 Verbal Commitment to West Virginia
NEW COMMIT: West Virginia University has gained its first public verbal commitment for the 2027-28 season from Junior National qualifier Brooke Orner of Ridge, New York. Orner specializes in freestyler and butterfly.
Regarding her commitment, she said:
“I am thrilled to announce my verbal commitment to West Virginia University to continue my athletic and academic career. I would like to thank Coach Brent MacDonald and the rest of the West Virginia coaching staff for their time and belief in me throughout the recruiting process. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the Mountaineer Family. I would also like to thank Coach Kyle and Coach Julia for your guidance at SSC and developing me into the swimmer I am today. I would finally like to thank my parents, family, and friends for all the support and encouragement they have shown me throughout the years. None of this would be possible without you. I can’t wait to be able to represent WVU in the next chapter of my story. Country roads take me home! #HailWV”
Orner does her club swimming with Sachem Swim Club and most recently competed at Juniors East last month. Last summer, she finaled in five events at Ocala Futures where her highest finish was a seventh-place showing in the 50m fly.
Her best times include:
- 50 free – 23.35
- 100 free – 50.56
- 200 free – 1:51.73
- 500 free – 5:05.17
- 1650 free – 17:29.17
- 100 fly – 55.44
Currently a junior at Longwood High School, Orner placed third in the 100 free and ninth in the 50 free at the 2025 New York State Championship after winning the 500 free at the Section XI Championships. She finished eighth in the 50 free at the state meet during her sophomore season after winning both the 50 free and 500 free at the 2025 Section XI meet.
West Virginia finished nine at the 2025 Big 12 Swimming and Diving Championships.
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